Elevate Your Outdoor Cooking
Any backyard chef knows that a high-quality grill or griddle is just the beginning when it comes to crafting gourmet cuisine outdoors. The right accessories can take your BBQ game to the next level.
That’s why loyal fans of Blackstone Grills always keep their eyes peeled for the latest must-have additions to enhance their outdoor cooking arsenal. From handy tools to ingenious cooking aids, Blackstone offers an array of accessories purpose-built to complement their industry-leading grills and griddles.
Let’s explore some of the most popular Blackstone accessories that can help any home cook unlock the full potential of their outdoor cooking equipment. Bring your BBQ skills to the next level with these innovative products made for Blackstone Grill owners.
Essential Griddle Toolkits
For most Blackstone griddle owners, a griddle toolkit is one of the first accessories purchased. These kits provide a selection of basic tools needed for handling common griddle cooking tasks. Here are two popular Blackstone toolkits to consider:
The 5-Piece Professional Griddle Toolkit outfits you with:
- Two griddle spatulas for flipping and handling foods
- A sturdy scraper for cleaning off debris
- Two squeeze bottles for holding oil and sauces
- Dishwasher-safe stainless steel construction
For griddle newbies, this kit provides core essentials for only around $20. The spatulas offer good leverage for handling meats and eggs. And the scraper makes post-cook griddle cleaning a breeze. It’s a perfect starter kit.
The 15-Piece Ultimate Griddle Toolkit takes it to the next level with:
- Heavy-duty tongs and fryer baskets
- 4 piece pancake art kit with squeeze bottles
- Salt and pepper shaker set
- Stainless steel burger press
- Spatula with built-in bottle opener
- Dual sided griddle spatula/turner
- Sturdy storage carrying case
Priced around $60, this professional-grade toolkit equips home chefs with specialty items they may not have considered. The tongs and baskets enhance handling options. And handy accessories like the burger press and pancake kit add fun new cooking capabilities.
Basting Covers
A common griddle cooking technique involves basting foods with drippings or sauce. This keeps meats moist and infuses added flavor. But the process can get messy on an open griddle.
That’s where a Blackstone basting cover comes in handy. These stainless steel domes cover your food to contain splatter. Some feature a pour spout to add basting liquid without removing the lid.
Basting covers come in round and rectangular sizes to accommodate different food items. They allow you to baste meats and veggies cleanly. Covers also help melt cheese efficiently on sandwiches and burgers.
For under $25, a basting cover is a useful accessory that unlocks new griddle cooking strategies. The stainless steel construction withstands high griddle temps. And a stay-cool handle protects your fingers.
Griddle Cutting Board Kits
Quality cutting boards are a backyard chef’s best friend when prepping ingredients for the grill. But most boards aren’t built to withstand outdoor environments.
Blackstone’s cutting board kits include a large HDPE plastic cutting board specially designed to fit perfectly over the grill’s side shelf. This creates an ideal prepping station built right into the grill’s design.
The boards resist damage from heat, grease, and weather. A juice groove contains messes while you slice and dice. And a grill scraper is included for removing chopped bits from the board.
The boards simply slide out for easy cleaning later. Having a dedicated cutting board on hand avoids running back and forth to the kitchen. And it turns your Blackstone into an all-in-one outdoor cooking hub.
Pancake Griddle Accessories
For griddle enthusiasts who love breakfast foods, Blackstone’s pancake kits take the hassle and mess out of cooking everyone’s favorite morning treats.
These kits contain squeeze bottles for evenly pouring pancake batter onto the griddle’s surface. Fun patterned pancake molds allow you to make cute shaped flapjacks kids will love.
The kits also come with a stainless steel batter mixing bowl, non-stick maple syrup pitcher, butter warming tray, and more – everything needed for the ultimate pancake extravaganza!
But pancakes are just the beginning. You can also use these accessories for pouring muffin batter, eggs, crepes, and more. Pancake kits range from $20 to $40 and make weekend family breakfasts a breeze.
Cast Iron Griddle Presses
Achieving those ideal sear marks on juicy burgers and steaks requires a griddle press. These weighty cast iron presses sit right on your meats while they cook, delivering even heat across the entire surface.
This cooks foods faster while giving them an appetizing charbroiled look. Griddle presses come in round and square shapes to best match the food you are cooking.
The heavy base ensures even weight distribution. An ergonomic handle allows lifting safely despite the hefty iron head. Prices typically run between $20 and $40.
Every Blackstone owner should have a griddle press on hand for searing steaks, smashing burgers, and melting sandwiches. The results are tastier, more visually appealing meals.
Dual-Sided Griddle Scrapers
Keeping griddle and grill surfaces clean is key to good flavor and ideal sear marks. That’s why a good set of griddle scrapers should be part of any Blackstone owner’s tool collection.
These feature a tough stainless steel scraper on one end for removing debris. The other end has a soft scrubbing pad for tackling stuck-on bits. Having both surfaces makes cleaning efficient.
An extra long handle protects hands from heat and grease splatter during the scrubbing process. These dual scrapers typically cost around $15.
Scrapers allow you to keep your Blackstone’s cooking surface spotless before and after each use. Cleaning up regularly is easier with the right specialized tools.
Silicone Griddle Spatula Mats
Another clever Blackstone accessory innovation is the silicone spatula mat. These provide designated resting spots for your grilling spatulas when not in use.
The ribbed silicone surface keeps spatulas from sliding off while cooking. And the mat protects your counters or side tables from messy drips.
Heat resistance up to 550°F means you can set spatulas right on the griddle’s surface while cooking without melting. The thick silicone withstands grease stains and cleans up easily.
Prices are around $15 for a 2-pack of these grill spatula holders. Having designated resting spots keeps countertops tidy and spatulas handy. This simple accessory makes cooking more organized.
Stainless Steel Griddle Covers
Protecting the hefty investment of a new griddle or grill involves keeping it covered when not in use. But most standard BBQ covers don’t properly fit Blackstone’s unique shapes and sizes.
That’s why they offer high-quality stainless steel griddle covers tailored specifically to their models. These snug-fitting covers protect the cooking surface from weather, dirt, and other damage.
Vented designs allow moisture to escape while covered. And heavy-duty construction made to last means they can withstand sun, rain, and snow season after season.
Matching your Blackstone model number ensures a custom fit. Although around $100, these covers protect your costly griddle for the long haul.
Caster Wheel Legs
One dilemma when purchasing a new Blackstone is determining the ideal location for it. Their griddles provide serious cooking power that need a permanent home.
But caster wheel leg accessories allow you to relocate your unit as needed. These heavy-duty wheeled legs simply replace the standard ones to make the griddle fully portable.
Now you can roll it onto the patio for grill nights and stash it away in the garage afterward. Wheels overcome the griddle’s bulky weight when you need to move it for storage or events.
Wheeled legs cost around $50. But the flexibility of repositioning your substantial griddle easily is priceless. You aren’t stuck with a fixed location anymore.
Side Shelf Expansion Kits
Many Blackstone griddle models allow adding side shelf expansions to double your prep space and storage. Their modular design accepts add-on shelves to expand functionality.
Side shelves provide room for platters, seasonings, tools, and more while cooking. And fold down for compact storage after. Additional shelves mean you can house all your grilling essentials right on the unit.
Priced around $40, side shelves are an easy upgrade if your cooking needs require more workspace. The extra room minimizes trips back to the kitchen for forgotten ingredients.
Outdoor Kitchen Island Kits
Truly committed backyard chefs may want to build a full-blown outdoor kitchen island around their beloved Blackstone grill. While costly, these islands provide the ultimate grilling station.
Island kits include stainless steel base cabinets for storing propane tanks and accessories out of sight. Durable granite or stone countertops house the griddle flanked by side shelves and space for prep work.
Under-counter storage means you can keep everything required for outdoor cooking neatly organized. Some islands even allow integrating a sink or mini-fridge.
While priced over $1,000, outdoor islands allow incorporating your Blackstone griddle into a dedicated grilling sanctuary. With custom Islands, half the battle of cooking al fresco is already won.
Specialty Griddle Cooking Plates
Blackstone also offers specialty cooking plates that swap out with the standard griddle surface that ships with your grill. These enhanced plates unlock new menu options.
Options like the flat-top grill box or ribeye grill grate offer raised ridges for capturing savory sear marks on meats. Get those alluring chargrilled steakhouse patterns at home.
An adaptable stove grate adapts your griddle into a range-top for using cooking pots and pans. Or use the griddle sear plate’s raised ridges to brand perfect grill marks onto foods.
Although pricey around $150 or more, specialty cooking surfaces let you tailor your griddle’s capabilities to your personal grilling needs.
Elevate Your BBQ Skills with Accessories
The versatility and performance of modern Blackstone grills already provide incredible backyard cooking functionality right out of the box.
But their range of compatible accessories add convenience, enhance capabilities, and improve results – allowing you to fully unleash your inner grill master.
Outfit your trusted Blackstone with specialized accessories designed to complement your model. Then craft next-level cuisine that will have friends and family begging for the secret to your kitchen-worthy creations.
With the right tools, anything you can cook indoors is possible in your outdoor Blackstone haven. Browse their catalog of grill add-ons and build the ultimate open-air cooking paradise.
